Comparison

Columns Blast vs BlockPat!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Columns Blast

Match three or more same-colored blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to clear them. Choose between blast mode, where you tap to rotate and drag columns, or classic mode with falling columns and board interaction.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more blocks
  • Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal matches
  • Blast mode with column rotation and dropping
  • Classic mode with falling columns
  • Tap to rotate colors
  • Slide to move columns
Features
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Align 3 or more blocks of the same color in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal directions to remove them from the board. In blast mode: - tap on new column to rotate colors - drag and drop the new column on board - remove enough number of specified blocks to pass a level   In classic mode, new column falls from top: - sliding left to move left - sliding right to move right - sliding down to move to bottom - tapping on board to rotate colors

About

BlockPat!

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No forced ads. No interruptions. Just pure puzzle satisfaction. BlockPat! is a colorful 8x8 block puzzle where every clear feels rewarding. Drag blocks onto the grid, complete rows and columns, and chain combos for massive points. NEW: ADVENTURE MODE Embark on atmospheric journeys, each with its own visual world. From misty mountain valleys to ancient golden trees — every theme tells a story as you progress. Save your progress anywhere and resume right where you left off, even after closing the app. ENDLESS MODE For the classic experience — keep playing as long as you can. Beat your high score, chase the leaderboard, no ending in sight. HOW TO PLAY - Drag blocks from the tray onto the grid. - Fill a complete row or column to clear it. - Clear multiple lines at once for combo bonuses. - Keep going until no more blocks can be placed. SATISFYING COIN ECONOMY - Watch coins fly from cleared cells straight to your counter. - Every combo pays off with golden feedback. - Start with a free coin bonus. - Use coins to undo mistakes or continue your best runs. - Double your coins by watching a quick ad — your choice, never forced. EPIC COMBO SYSTEM - Chain back-to-back clears to build combos. - x2 GREAT → x3 AMAZING → FANTASTIC → LEGENDARY - The longer your streak, the bigger the payoff. - Level up to multiply all your points. FEATURES - Dozens of unique block shapes: L, T, Z, S, Plus, corners, squares, lines. - Beautiful atmospheric themes that evolve as you level up. - Undo: take back your last move when you need it. - Continue: get a bomb and keep your run alive. - Save & resume your adventure anywhere, anytime. - Adaptive difficulty that keeps every game fair and challenging. - Juicy animations, sound effects and haptic feedback. - Personal best tracking with score sharing. NO FORCED ADS, EVER Play without interruptions. No banners. No pop-ups between rounds. Your time, respected. Simple rules. Deep strategy. One more game, then one more. Perfect for quick bus rides or long sessions on the couch. No internet required. No timers. No lives. Just pure puzzle fun. Download BlockPat! and start your journey.

Screenshots

Columns Blast4 screens
BlockPat!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlockPat! at daily against Columns Blast's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Columns Blast ships an update every 10 days, BlockPat! daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Columns Blast versus BlockPat!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColumns BlastBlockPat!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWenzhe LuAhmet Can Acar

In-app purchases

None

Columns Blast

No in-app purchases

None

BlockPat!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Columns Blast free?
Columns Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlockPat! free?
BlockPat! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Columns Blast or BlockPat! have ads?
Neither Columns Blast nor BlockPat! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Columns Blast or BlockPat!?
Columns Blast ships an update every 10 days, and BlockPat! daily. Most recently, Columns Blast was updated on October 25, 2026 and BlockPat! on October 25, 2026.

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